Compare performance (132 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or VW ID.7 Touring?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,613 £.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 208 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers substantially more torque with 679 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 527 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: VW ID.7 Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 1,113 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more boot space – 605 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 475 L.
When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 Touring carries considerably more – 465 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 313 kg.
The VW ID.7 Touring stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.
detailsThe VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.
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Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
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Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
584 - 689 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
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co2
140 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,078 kg
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Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
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Trunk capacity
130 L
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Trunk capacity
605 L
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Length
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Length
4,961 mm
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Width
1,735 mm
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Width
1,862 mm
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Height
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Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
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Payload
152 kg
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Payload
459 - 465 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
286 - 340 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
152 Nm
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Torque
545 - 679 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
97 kW
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Power kW
210 - 250 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
VW
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